Creative Explorations: Natural Dyes from Bark and Nuts

Explore new artistic media and techniques through plant-based projects with a fun and inspiring local artist. These monthly classes are appropriate for all experience levels and promote enjoyment over perfection. Reawaken your creative spirit with our instructor’s open-ended, judgment-free approach to art! Registration includes Garden admission for the day—we encourage you to explore the Garden before class to get your creative juices flowing.

Don’t throw out that nuisance nut! Come explore the hidden color in our native trees and their fallen fruits. We will cover the bountiful benefits of bumper crops and their dye extraction. Please wear dark colored clothes as this class will splash you with experience from the dyes’ bold tones.

Registration includes Garden admission for the day. We encourage you to explore the Garden before class to get your creative juices flowing.

Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2026

Registration Deadline: September 14th, 2026

Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Price: $42/Adult or $36/Member Adult

Location: Check-in at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas / Park in main lot

Details: Materials will be provided.

Instructor: Doug Land is an ecological artist and garden designer with a graduate degree from TCU. His workshops blend natural materials, storytelling, and sustainability with inspiration from his mini farm. Learn more about his art at https://doug.land/ or about his gardening at digwithdug.com.

Inclement Weather:  This class is indoors and will proceed as scheduled, rain or shine.

Need registration help? Please contact us at adult-ed@fwbg.org.

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